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V881 MHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,737 mi
Last recorded80,737 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,359 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,484 miles

N/S/R LAMP LENSE CRACKED BUT OK FOR M O T

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,478 miles

Mid and rear box corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,031 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 34,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,372 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V881 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V881 MHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V881 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V881 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 MHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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